of Buffalo, MN
March 28, 1944 – March 21, 2019
George F. “John” LaFave, age 74, of Buffalo passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at The Estates at Delano.
He was born on March 28, 1944 in Buffalo the son of Leo J. & Marie (Glunz) LaFave.
John was formerly employed at Delano Granite Works. He also was a carpenter, a welder and a mechanic.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo.
Survived by his wife: Gloria L. LaFave; brothers: Gerald (Judy) LaFave of Maple Lake, Joe LaFave of Monticello, Jim (Nancy) LaFave and Sam (Nancy) LaFave all of Buffalo; a sister-in-law: Leanne(Chuck Dressen) LaFave of Waverly; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his son Leo F. LaFave on June 21, 2011, his parents, brothers Edward and Freddie LaFave, a sister Jeanette LaFave, nephews Gerald “Gunner” LaFave and Joseph LaFave, a niece Jessie LaFave and by a great nephew Cody LaFave.
A Mass of Christian Burial for George “John” LaFave will be held on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Buffalo. Father Nathaniel Meyers will be the Celebrant.
Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29th from 4-8 P.M. at The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo. Further visitation will be held on Saturday, March 30th one hour prior to Mass at the church.
Casket Bearers will be Tom, Dale, Darrel, Whitey and Travis LaFave, Christina Mauk, Corey LaFave and Johnny LaFave.
The Peterson Chapel in Buffalo is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com
Janie and I extend our condolences to you during this time of grief. Words cannot truly express one’s feeling, but know John is remembered in our prayers.
Hello
I went to school at Saint Francis with George in the fifties. We were great friends I helped him with his first communion catechism which he passed
I abruptly left Minnesota in 1957 to live with my aunt and uncle in Los Angeles California I still reside in California and I’m married and have two children two grandchildren.
Would love to hear from you My condolence to you Gloria.
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